Roger L. Chartier

AUBURN -- Roger L. Chartier, 70, of Rumford, died on Dec. 19, 2012 at Hospice House with his family by his side.

He was born on November 22, 1942 in Canada, the son of Albert Chartier and Lydia Henri. Roger attended school in Canada.

After moving to the U.S., he married Jeannette LaCroix and had been married for 47 years.

Prior to being a self-employed drywall contractor he was a lumberjack. Roger was an outdoorsman whom enjoyed hunting, spending time at camp on the front porch, and cutting wood. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, TJ and Tyler.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannette; daughter, Lynn Frost and husband Dave; brothers, Roland of Andover, Rosaire of Roxbury, Laurent of Massachusetts, Marcel of Florida; sisters, Jeandarc, Madelyn, Fernande, Cecile, Germaine, all of Canada; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Roger was predeceased by brothers, Rene and Robert of Canada; sisters, Blanche, Annette, Gilbert, all of Canada.

Services will be held privately in the spring. In Roger’s memory, donations can be made to the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.